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SalaryAbout Virgin Australia GroupHello. We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice'. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.The role:Reporting to the Senior Manager, Workforce Planning Strategy & Transformation, the Senior Analyst, Workforce Planning Strategy & Transformation position is to provide guidance and analysis on maintaining the ideal balance of operational resources necessary for efficiently managing the flight schedule, all while meeting various safety, financial, and operational targets.In this position, you'll need to simulate various scenarios regarding staffing needs and changes in work rules, craft coherent presentations that contextualize numerical data, and offer analysis and recommendations concerning a range of transformation projects.Furthermore, you'll collaborate closely with various stakeholders across operational departments, including Flight Operations, Inflight Experience, Airport Experience, Finance, and Transformation.In addition, you will be responsible for:
- Develop, maintain, and automate reporting focussed on costs, productivity, and capacity including transformation opportunities using tools such as Excel, Power BI or R.
- Provide cohesive executive-level reports and presentations for senior-level management within short time frame.
- Prepare detailed analysis and resource plans to support annual and quarterly forecast budget cycle.
- Develop and continually maintain training plans that consider business requirements and capabilities including recruitment timelines, training resources, and equipment.
- Identify potential process improvements and make recommendations for their implementation.
- Research and evaluate industry trends, practices, and operational methodologies to continually improve operational performance.
- Utilise Crew Management Systems including optimisers for analysis of pairing and rostering solutions to assess costs, productivity, lifestyle factors and fatigue management.
- Demonstrated experience with data analytics approaches to support strategic decision making and transformation initiatives
- Cost Impact Analysis and/or preparation of budgets in operational settings.
- Experience using a Workforce Planning (rostering) application in an airline environment (Desirable).
- Experience in understanding of resource planning processes, theories and methodologies.
- Proven ability to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders internal and external to Workforce Planning.
- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home and the office
- One of Brisbane's most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
- Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
- Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
- 'Dress for Your Day' - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.
